The next generation of Welsh Premiership soccer stars could have their roots at the University of Glamorgan.

The institution, near Pontypridd, launched the UK's first foundation degree in football coaching earlier this year and has become official sponsor of the Cardiff City Academy under-18 and under-16 teams after signing a two-year deal with the club.

The academy teams' new home and away strips are branded with the University of Glamorgan logo.

Manager David Jones's high-flying first team already train at the university's playing fields in Treforest.

City Academy manager Lee Robinson said: 'Cardiff City Academy is pleased to continue our already strong links with the University of Glamorgan.

'We as a club are continuing to make excellent strides in developing our partnership with the university through sponsorship and educational programmes.

'I would like to thank the university for its continued support and shirt sponsorship which will feature on both our home and away strips at under-18 and under-16 levels.'